Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Tender, juicy Hawaiian BBQ Chicken with a delicious homemade sauce.

Course Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine American, Asian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 391kcal

½ cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup pineapple juice can substitute orange juice if you'd prefer
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 garlic cloves minced
1 ½ inches fresh ginger grated or minced
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce sriracha will also be delicious and a little spicier
2-3 pounds chicken thighs use your favorite cut of chicken.

Start by making the sauce; minced the garlic and grate the ginger. Place in a small pot. Measuring the remaining ingredients and add to a the small saucepan.
Place the saucepan over high heat on the stovetop. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium low heat (keep it at a bubble) stirring constantly for five minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow the sauce to cool completely.
Place chicken in a large ziplock bag. Pour half the marinade over the chicken. Massage the chicken so the marinade gets everywhere.
Reserve the remainingmarinade for basting. Refrigerate chicken and marinade, flipping occasionally Marinade for at least six hours or overnight.
When you're ready to grill, remove from the bbq sauce, shaking off excess marinade.
Grill 4-5 minutes each side basting with reserved sauce. About 25 minutes total. Watch carefully so the sauce doesn't over caramelize or burn. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Serve and enjoy!